Board-Certified Specialists are Experienced. Respected. Tested. Certified.
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of hiring an attorney? You're not alone. When facing legal challenges, you deserve the strongest possible advocate in your corner. Navigating the legal landscape can feel complex, but finding exceptional representation doesn't have to be.
Think of it this way: just as you'd seek out a board-certified cardiologist for a heart issue, the legal field offers a similar mark of distinction – Board-Certified Specialist attorneys.
Choosing to hire a Board-Certified Specialist attorney isn't just a preference; it's a strategic advantage. These attorneys have gone above and beyond, demonstrating:
- Extensive Experience: They possess a deep and focused understanding of their specific area of law, having handled a significant number of relevant cases. 80% of our specialist have over 20 years’ experience and knowledge!
- Peer Recognition: Their expertise and ethical standards have been acknowledged and respected by their fellow legal professionals.
- Rigorous Testing: They've successfully passed demanding examinations, proving their mastery of the intricacies of their specialty.
- Formal Certification: They've met stringent requirements set by The State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization, ensuring they adhere to the highest standards of practice. Certifications are valid for five years; attorneys must re-apply every five years to keep their certification.
Board-Certified Specialist attorneys are offered in the following areas of law:
- Administrative Law
- Bankruptcy
- Construction Defect
- Criminal Law
- Estate and Trust
- Family Law
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
- Real Estate
- Tax Law
- Workers Compensation
Don't leave your legal future to chance. By choosing a Board-Certified Specialist attorney, you're not just hiring an attorney – you're securing an experienced, respected, and rigorously vetted advocate dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for you. Take the decisive step towards confident representation.
FAQs
- Five (5) years if applying in the areas of Administrative, Bankruptcy, Estate & Trust, Personal Injury & Wrongful Death, Tax, and Workers Compensation Law
- Seven (7) years in the areas of Criminal, Family, and Real Estate law
Yes, all attorneys must show they have extensive experience and knowledge of a breadth of issues in their area of law prior to being designated a Board-Certified Specialist. They must document a substantial number of hearings, cases, arbitration or mitigation to prove that experience.
No, Board-Certified Specialists must reapply every 5 years. Recertification applicants undergo the same vetting process as an initial applicant which includes: Disciplinary history background checks, peer review reference checks, and proof of continuing substantial involvement and advanced continuing education in their area of specialty. The only difference is that they do not have to retake the exam.
View Board-Certified Specialists in each area of law here.
The standards that an attorney must meet to become a Board-Certified Specialist are established by the Supreme Court of Arizona. When an application is received, the Board of Legal Specialization Administrator completes a preliminary review to verify the basic standards are met, requests disciplinary history checks for the attorney, and asks for reviews from peers. The collected Application Package is then submitted to the Advisory Commission for vetting.
The Advisory Commission is made up of 10 attorneys who practice in the area of specialty, and they verify information, such as:
- Is the information in the application accurate?
- Does the applicant meet the practice and substantial involvement minimums?
- Are peer reviews positive?
- Has the attorney been disciplined?
- Is the attorney taking advanced specialized training?
Once the Advisory Commission is confident that the attorney meets the level of excellence required to become a Board-Certified Specialist, the attorney is recommended. Applicants applying for the first time must then pass an advanced level exam. The final step is approval by the separate Board of Legal Specialization. The responsibilities are not taken lightly, and it can take 6-9 months for an applicant to receive a recommendation.